Upper Elk Ecological Restoration Project
The goals of the proposed action include improving forest health and resiliency, restoring red spruce/northern hardwood forests, improving wildlife habitat and increasing age class diversity based on the specific Forest Plan Desired Future Conditions
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is approximately 6 miles north of Marlinton, WV along US-219. The area encompasses the National Forest System land within the Upper Elk Watershed and is centered near Slaty Fork, WV.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/20/2020 |
| Comment Period | 08/05/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/09/2021 |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Lead Management Unit:
Marlinton Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Grazing Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Upper Elk Ecological Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/04/2024
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Marlinton Ranger District
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Pocahontas; Randolph; Webster
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jason Hattersley
P.O. Box 210
Marlinton, WV 24954-0210
540-291-2188
jason.hattersley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/4/2024